If you sell on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or ONDC, compliance is already part of your business. Yet most small sellers lose money, time, or peace of mind because of a few avoidable errors. Here’s how to fix them — quickly and confidently.
Amazon or Flipkart deduct TCS and report it under your GSTIN. When your GSTR-2A shows different figures, input credit gets blocked — even if you did nothing wrong.
Marketplaces report on transaction date; sellers often file based on settlement date. These timing differences create mismatches.
Reconcile monthly. Use the operator’s TCS statement and match it with GSTR-2A. If mismatch persists, raise a ticket through the portal or correct in next filing cycle.
Bank credit = Sale? Not true. The credited amount already excludes platform commission, logistics fees, and GST on those charges.
Income overstated, GST miscalculated, audit exposure increases.
Record gross, not net. Create separate ledger entries for sale, fees, GST, and TCS. Treat platform statements as your primary books, not bank entries.
Multi-state fulfilment without multi-state registration violates Section 22(1) of the CGST Act. Every warehouse counts as a “place of supply.”
Get state registrations where stock is stored or shipped. It’s a one-time setup that prevents notices later.
CBDT mandates pre-validated bank accounts for tax refunds. A single character error can block your refund indefinitely.
Validate your account under “Profile → My Bank Accounts” on the e-filing portal. Use a primary business account for all filings.
Compliance delayed is compliance denied. Most sellers can avoid penalties by checking monthly data for 15 minutes — before the department does.
Adopt a “15-minute rule.” On the first Monday of every month, review your GSTR-2A, 26AS, and marketplace statements. It’s cheaper than any fine.
Tax compliance is not a burden — it’s a business advantage when done right. Book a Compliance Setup Review →